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Exclusive research: SQE prep not enough say majority of law firms
Nearly two-thirds require future trainees to undertake practice area-focused modules

TC seekers urged to probe City law firms’ links to fossil fuel industry
Advice to wannabe lawyers comes as part of new student report examining legal professions links to oil and gas industry

Dechert to cut lawyer roles in London amid ‘market challenges’
US giant axes City roles as part of 5% reduction in global workforce

Reed Smith expands in Leeds with office move
Plus TLT makes moves in Manchester

Exchange Chambers expands mentoring programme to northern bar hopefuls
Follows successful pilot in Liverpool

Free law firm merch is losing its appeal among students, report finds
One in two say it makes them less likely to apply

Bank Holiday round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the coronation weekend 👑

Male law firm partner fined £23k for ‘sexualised’ song towards female trainee
'Grave breach of trust', tribunal finds

Shearman boosts trainee pay to £55k and £60k — also ups law school maintenance support
Grants of £17k during PGDL and SQE

Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

What are the hours like at US law firms in London — are they different to Magic Circle firms?
Aspiring lawyer requires advice

Sam Allardyce hits out after losing assistant to jury duty
New Leeds manager describes decision not to release Sammy Lee as ‘poor judgement’

A&O matches Links with £125k NQ lawyer salary
MC firm opted not to increase last year citing 'challenging' economic conditions

Linklaters increases newly-qualified lawyer pay to £125,000
Exclusive: Matches Magic Circle rivals Clifford Chance and Freshfields

Female junior barrister slams lawyer who offered her advice on ‘how to find a husband’
How not to use LinkedIn

Over half of lawyers say ChatGPT should be used for legal work
New report shines spotlight on profession's attitudes towards AI

Super regulator to probe lawyers’ misuse of NDAs
LSB keen to hear from legal professionals and those exploited by gagging clauses

Taylor Wessing confirms London office glow-up
‘Retain and repair... rather than replace,’ says firm in sustainability-driven decision

City, Chester, Essex and UoL among law schools recognised for pro bono efforts
Student endeavours to promote access to justice celebrated at annual LawWorks ceremony